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North Korea is the Impossible State. Each episode, join the people who know the most about North Korea for an insiders’ discussion with host H. Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha about one of the United States’ top national security priorities. Email your questions to ImpossibleState@csis.org.

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Can Korea Manage Economic Security and Supply Chain Challenges? 40:57

1 day ago40:57

40:57

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Dr. Hyo-young Lee discussed Korea’s economic security issues, supply chain challenges, the future of U.S.-ROK economic cooperation under the new Trump administration, and more.

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When Will the Korean Impeachment Crisis End? 37:45

15 days ago37:45

37:45

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Ms. Yoojin Kim, and Mr. Eunjoong Kim discussed South Korea's ongoing political crisis, the future direction of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, the possibility of a new South Korean government, and more.

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Implications of South Korea's Political Crisis for Foreign Policy 45:21

29 days ago45:21

45:21

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, and Dr. Kang Choi discussed how South Korea's current political crisis will impact its foreign policy and its relations with the United States, its neighbors, and more.

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North Korean Troops in Russia: Comrades in Arms or Cannon Fodder? 47:02

6 weeks ago47:02

47:02

In this episode, Mr. Sydney Seiler and Dr. Seth Jones discussed North Korea and Russia's cooperation for the war in Ukraine, North Korea's deployment of soldiers to support Russia, the Trump Administration's policy to weaken North Korea-Russia cooperation, and more.

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What's Next for the Korean Peninsula Under Trump 2.0? 38:23

8 weeks ago38:23

38:23

In this episode, Dr. Ellen Kim and Mr. Sydney Seiler discuss the DPRK's recent and anticipated actions, the potential for exploitation of ROK political developments, US policy toward the North under a second Trump administration, and more.

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South Korea's Political Crisis 48:23

13 weeks ago48:23

48:23

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Darcie Draudt-Véjares, and Mr. Bruce Klingner discuss the current political situation in South Korea. Topics will include updates on President Yoon's martial law, his impeachment, what's next for the Korean peninsula and US-ROK alliance, and more.

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Special Discussion with Secretary General Yongho Tae 40:47

18 weeks ago40:47

40:47

In this episode, Mr. Sydney Seiler and Secretary General Yongho Tae discuss the latest developments in North Korea. Topics will include updates on North Korean human rights issues, South Korea's policy toward North Korea, and the current situation in North Korea.

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Crossing the Rubicon: North Korea Sends Troops to Russia 46:10

20 weeks ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz, Victor Cha, and distinguished guests discuss the Kremlin's motivations, the potential impacts on the battlefield in Ukraine, what North Korea is likely to receive in return, how Beijing may perceive this development, and more.

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The Spiral of Tensions: North Korea, Russia, and Ukraine 46:22

21 weeks ago46:22

46:22

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Duyeon Kim, and Mr. Sydney Seiler discuss recent developments regarding North Korea's sending troops to Russia, North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads near the border, North Korea's new constitution, and more.

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The Black Box 30:22

25 weeks ago30:22

30:22

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha discuss Dr. Victor Cha's new book, The Black Box: Demystifying the Study of Korean Unification and North Korea.

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Recent Developments in North Korea 48:47

31 weeks ago48:47

48:47

In this episode, Dr. Cha and Mr. Bruce Klingner discuss recent developments regarding North Korea's missile deployment, successor plan, garbage-filled balloons, and more.

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A Threat Like No Other - The Russia-North Korea Alliance 46:05

38 weeks ago46:05

46:05

In this episode, Dr. Cha and distinguished speakers discuss the significance of the Putin-Kim summit, the strengthening Russia-North Korea alliance, the implications of this alliance for regional and global security and why the Russia-North Korea alliance is a threat like no other.

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Putin’s Play in NK: The Truth of the Matter Crossover Episode 16:43

39 weeks ago16:43

16:43

In a crossover episode with CSIS's The Truth of the Matter , Dr. Victor Cha discusses Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang and why he believes the “Mutual Defense Treaty” agreed to by Russia and North Korea is the greatest threat to U.S. national security since the Korean War. Also discussed—what this means for the U.S. and its allies and how it impacts China.…

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Special Discussion with Ambassador Philip Goldberg 34:52

40 weeks ago34:52

34:52

In this episode, Dr. Cha and Ambassador Philip Goldberg explore the latest developments on the Korean peninsula and the U.S.-ROK alliance. Topics will include Korea's unique aspects as seen by Ambassador Goldberg; his priorities for U.S.-Korea relations; and the significance of recent regional developments, including the U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral meeting, the Japan-ROK-China trilateral dialogue, and North Korea's recent provocations and ties with Russia.…

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Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option 43:00

46 weeks ago43:00